Summary: After surviving Voldemort's psychosis, Dumbledore's machinations, and Nagini's bite, Severus Snape tries to begin anew half a world away from home. "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live." - Marcus Aurelius

Summary: Snape and Sirius reflect upon a woman who was lost to them decades before, and they must learn to work together to keep that woman alive and sane. Despite the emotional and ethical questions attacking them, the Order sought out a witch lost to the Wizarding world: a witch who possesses a knowledge that could turn the tide of the war. But with her forced recovery, no one is spared the emotional havoc that her dubious restoration precipitates. In such a short time, can Snape and Sirius smother their mutual animosity enough to save the mind of a woman that they both loved?

Summary: When tragedy strikes and circumstances go awry, Hermione is forced to seek the help of a reclusive Severus Snape. Brought together by a promise neither expected to fulfill, they will find that sometimes love deserves a second chance.

Summary: What happens to a man beyond that shadowy veil that is death? Is it an eternity of peace or torment? Perhaps neither. Perhaps heaven is nothing more than a long, healing dream. A balm that can save even the most broken soul. And when you wake up... you are free. Warnings and rating for later chapters.

Summary: Fighter. Hermione Granger has always been one. Now as her will and life wanes she will need the help of an old professor to keep her alive. Yet, everything comes down to a price. His price may just a bit steeper than others. Does she still have enough to fight in her to survive?